Written by renowned professors drawing on their experience gained in the world's most innovative biotechnology market, Japan, this advanced textbook provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the latest developments in the field.
It provides an array of questions & answers and features numerous applied examples, extending to industrial applications with chapters on medical devices and downstream operations in bioprocesses.
Useful for students studying the fundamentals of biochemical engineering, as well as for chemical engineers already working in this vital and expanding field.

• Biochemical Engineering 4
• Contents 8
• Preface 14
• Nomenclature 16
• Part I Basic Concepts and Principles 20
  • 1 Introduction 22
    • 1.1 Background and Scope 22
    • 1.2 Dimensions and Units 23
    • 1.4 Equilibria and Rates 25
    • 1.3 Intensive and Extensive Properties 25
    • 1.5 Batch versus Continuous Operation 27
    • 1.6 Material Balance 27
    • 1.7 Energy Balance 28
    • References 30